as in to rein (in)
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Recent Examples of clamp down
That attack left the boy with severe lacerations on his neck after the pit bull clamped down on his throat and refused to let go.
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 8 July 2025
So, consumers might consider buying now, rather than waiting, especially if Trump’s tariffs clamp down on India, Cambodia, and Taiwan, which are home to manufacturing for the iPhone, Switch 2, and various PC components.
—PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
The near fatal crash occurred as the NYPD clamped down on cops chasing vehicles fleeing car stops.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Holder confirmed that while harvesting electrons via front-axle regen, the rear friction brakes will clamp down to improve chassis predictability.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 8 July 2025
So, consumers might consider buying now, rather than waiting, especially if Trump’s tariffs clamp down on India, Cambodia, and Taiwan, which are home to manufacturing for the iPhone, Switch 2, and various PC components.
—PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
The near fatal crash occurred as the NYPD clamped down on cops chasing vehicles fleeing car stops.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Holder confirmed that while harvesting electrons via front-axle regen, the rear friction brakes will clamp down to improve chassis predictability.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
Verb
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This second wave of cloud repatriation isn’t about turning back the clock.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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After turning back a national developer’s plan for an 800,000-square-foot warehouse, a coalition of residents in rural Connecticut is preparing to challenge the company’s new proposal to construct two buildings with a total of 700,000 square feet.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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That's when the teen reached through the window to unlock a car door from the outside, causing the man to suddenly brake.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 Aug. 2025
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Piastri even locked up momentarily under braking at Turn 1 in the penultimate lap, but failed to overtake Norris.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Her brother Nick, however, did attend, and even seemed to be holding back tears as the WWE paid tribute to Hogan.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Aug. 2025
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Yet, Markey’s decision to run again is holding back a lot of political careers.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Working out five days a week, eating clean (high protein, low carb), always checking my fitness tracker.—
Saomya Bhatt,
Vogue,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Spirit Tunnel will reopen when The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 4 kicks off Monday, Sept. 15; check your local listings.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
7 Aug. 2025
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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She has been arrested at least twice before under the name Majorie Quarrie.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Gray — who Frank has a long-term admiration for, and tried to sign for Brentford last season from Leeds United — started against Luton, but failed to stamp his authority, with opposition midfielders seemingly able to unsettle him with intensity and physicality.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Such a move would stamp Trump's legacy on the site, in a move that could long outlast his presidency, while providing a substantially larger indoor venue for hosting major events that the White House currently enjoys.—
James Bickerton
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Use the shell as a cup and fill it with a mixture of olive oil, seasonings, squash strands, and pasta sauce, then top with pepperoni and cheese.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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At various points, prosecutors filed to squash the deal, then go forward with it.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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One woman described witnessing the harms of diseases that have been suppressed by vaccination, noting that her mother has experienced weakness in her limbs as the result of a childhood polio infection.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Aug. 2025
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Four engines, one water tender, two dozers and two hand crews are working to suppress the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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